History of Rock Chp 24

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Weather Report played only acoustic instruments.

False

Why was Miroslav Vitouš fired from Weather Report?

He was unable to adapt his playing to the band's new style.

What was innovative about Herbie Hancock's song "Rockit"?

It included hip-hop scratching.

Which bass player is prominently featured in "Weather Report"?

Jaco Pastorius

Who did not play on the Bitches Brew?

Jaco Pastorius

Weather Report was founded by ____________.

Joe Zawinul and Wayne Shorter

Which artist studied Eastern religion and philosophy with an Indian guru?

John McLaughlin

The style known as cool jazz got its name from an album by which performer?

Miles Davis

Which trumpet soloist is featured in "Pharoh's Dance"?

Miles Davis

Two important musicians in the bebop movement were:

Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie

The band Return to Forever was started by which former member of Miles Davis' band?

Chick Corea

Bitches Brew received almost universal acclaim from critics.

False

Miles Davis would only play with African American musicians.

False

Why was the drumming on Bitches Brew unique compared to other jazz albums?

The rhythms were played straight instead of swung.

"Birdland" is named for an important New York jazz club.

True

Bebop music was performed in after-hours clubs.

True

Chick Corea's early music with Return to Forever was strongly influenced by Latin music.

True

Herbie Hancock's "Chameleon" has an AABA form.

True

Many bebop musicians also played in swing orchestras and big bands.

True

Which saxophone soloist is prominently featured in "Pharoh's Dance"?

Wayne Shorter

Cool jazz was created as a response to:

bebop

John McLaughlin's style of guitar playing was notable because:

he played a double neck guitar

The Mahavishnu Orchestra prominently featured:

violin

The Birth of the Cool was released in:

1957

Which Miles Davis album is considered to be the most important early jazz fusion album?

Bitches Brew


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